Article archive / December 1, 2016
Originally published: . Volume 7, No. 12. Source pages: 12.
Governor Edwards Speaks At the Louisiana School Psychological Association
Governor John Bel Edwards spoke at the Louisiana School Psychological Association’s Awards Luncheon, November 3, at the group’s Annual Conference held in early November, at the Double Tree Hilton in Lafayette.
Keever Hoffmann, LSPA President-Elect, said that Governor Edwards is noted to be a strong supporter of strengthening “student learning and preparedness at every educational level”.
Hoffmann also noted that the vast majority of school psychologists in the state of Louisiana work in K – 12 public schools. School psychologists provide direct support and interventions to students, including consulting with teachers, families, and other school- employed mental health professionals to improve support strategies; work with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies; and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services.
At this year’s conference, the Louisiana School Psychological Association hosted an estimated 200 attendees.
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